Arsenal vs Villarreal: UEFA Europa League background, form guide, previous meetings
Tuesday 4 May 2021
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Arsenal, seeking a second final appearance in three seasons, host Villarreal needing to overturn a 2-1 deficit as they also welcome back Unai Emery.
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The second leg of this UEFA Europa League semi-final is fascinatingly poised as Arsenal, seeking a second final appearance in three seasons, host Villarreal needing to overturn a 2-1 deficit, the Spanish side having ended the Gunners' competition record run of 12 away games without defeat with their eighth successive European victory in the first leg in Spain. Adding to the intrigue is the return to north London of ex-Gunners head coach Unai Emery.